Lower Respiratory System Words 4

inflammation of the pleura

pain in the pleura

pleurisy complicated with pneumonia

hernia or swelling of the pleura

temporary loss of breathing

may be due to enlarged tonsils that obstruct the airway

obstructive sleep apnea

treatment for obstructive sleep apnea

painful or difficult breathing

normal breathing

labored breathing in any position except in the erect sitting or standing position

incision of the chest

surgical puncture of the chest to remove fluid

muscular partition that separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity and aids in the process of breathing